Let Cops Use Pot

Seattle is losing out on good police recruits by disallowing cannabis users the honor of serving. We need police who represent our people, and 74% of Seattle voters support legal pot. Plus, pot will make for mellower cops.

Letter to

Police Chief John Diaz

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn

Let cops use pot! Specifically, please stop disqualifying new recruits who use cannabis, and modify the employment policy that disallows off-duty cannabis use by Seattle police. I request this change because:

1. We need police who represent our people, and 74% of Seattle voters support legal pot.

2. Seattle is losing out on good police recruits by disallowing cannabis users the honor of serving.